College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

Teaching

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is recognized as a center
of excellence in teaching and learning. With 30 degree programs, highly qualified
faculty and staff, and excellent facilities, CASNR provides students with a full range
of academic resources and opportunities.

FACULTY

Recognitions of current CASNR faculty for teaching, research and outreach excellence
include:

19 members in the Teaching Academy

16 recipients of the President's Excellence in Teaching Award

12 New Faculty Award recipients

4 recipients of the President's Academic Achievement Award

1 recipient of the Spencer A. Wells Faculty Award

3 recipients of the Chancellor's Distinguished Research Award

2 recipients of the Departmental Excellence in Teaching Award presented by the Teaching
Academy (Plant and Soil Science and Agricultural Education and Communications)

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

CASNR is known for producing graduates with a strong work ethic who have the ability
to think creatively and analytically in solving disciplinary and interdisciplinary
problems. Degree offerings include 10 bachelor and 11 masters programs, along with
six doctoral programs. The college leads the university in the percentage of classes
taught by professors. CASNR faculty rank among the highest at the university on faculty
and course evaluations. Separately, CASNR is a campus leader in distance education
with one undergraduate, three masters and one doctoral (offered jointly by Texas Tech
University and Texas A&M University) distance degree programs.

SCHOLARSHIPS

CASNR maintains one of the largest scholarship programs among the colleges at Texas
Tech. Typically, one of every three students receives a scholarship. CASNR currently
has 147 students on Presidential scholarships and 35 Dean's Scholars. Students in
CASNR earn scholarships totaling $2.6 million (Texas Tech University Institutional
Scholarships) and $1.9 Million (Additional funding from donors outside of Texas Tech
University) , with many receiving scholarships. To apply, visit ApplyTexas. Deadline: February 1.

CASNR DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS

CASNR invites you to become actively involved in the college. In today's world, the
college simply couldn't function, nor could our students have many of the opportunities
available to them, without your support. Through scholarships, professorships, program
support and unrestricted gifts, our alumni and friends truly make a difference in
students' lives. For more information contact the CASNR Office of Development and
Alumni Relations at (806) 742-2802, e-mail jane.piercy@ttu.edu or Make a Gift.